Hi there. I am applying for the UofA MEPN 2021 program this Fall, and thought I'd open up this thread for others also applying at this time.
A little about me - I was originally going to apply for the 2020 program, but delayed it a year due to the birth of my youngest in late 2019. I have quite a bit of healthcare experience before the birth of my children, as well as volunteer experience in other areas. I haven't taken the HESI yet, but my stats are 3.5 (last 60), and 3.8 (prerequisites). I have a Bachelors degree in Biology, and am *really* hopeful to make it into this MEPN program. My goal is to be a Nurse Practitioner ? One of my aspirations is to serve impoverished communities in third world countries.
Would love to hear from others, and open up dialogue regarding questions and general advice.
I think a facebook page is a great idea! Does anyone know if/when we would receive scholarship or financial aid information? Or if someone who already has a bachelors in another field would even qualify for aid? I'm super interested in attending the program, but it seems like a really drastic (and expensive because I'm out of state) decision to make on a weeks notice with very little info provided.
I have a bachelors degree too, and tried to find what works best. U of A has really good mix of scholarships available through their scholarship universe, it's again not available directly with the undergrad application. (Please validate). You have to apply to them later.
I’m a parent of 2 littles and home is in Tucson. Not sure if I can drive to Gilbert or will need to move.
I’d love to know that too, I assume they’ll go over it in the advising session though! Hopefully that’s soon. Does anyone know current BSN-IH students?
We’ll ask our advisor on Monday. ??Maybe a group of Phx MEPN & BSN-IH students might all be looking for housing too.?? Just an idea ?
Craigslist was super sketchy when I looked and so maybe there will be a more safe place to find similar students /roommates
If you look in the on boarding packet they emailed, BSN-IH has a facebook group that the advisors admin. Which is super nice! I know they promote looking for housing and stuff on there too ?
Also, does anyone know when we’ll hear more details about Mepn? I accepted my spot and got the initial onboarding packet but I still have a lot of questions. Do you know when we hear from them next? Not until the grad school admission in April? Thanks!
Per Jason H (Clinical Coordinator), we should expect to receive CastleBranch and other immunization/onboarding items this upcoming week or the next.
Does anyone know how long it takes to get a fingerprint clearance card? I submitted the application and I'm now waiting to receive a blank card in the mail, just curious how long the entire process will take.
Per Jason H (Clinical Coordinator), we should expect to receive CastleBranch and other immunization/onboarding items this upcoming week or the next.
Does anyone know how long it takes to get a fingerprint clearance card? I submitted the application and I'm now waiting to receive a blank card in the mail, just curious how long the entire process will take.
For me it took less than a week. May be depends on individual history.
Is anyone from the MEPN program looking for housing yet? I’m visiting AZ in a few weeks to look at areas... kinda scared to sign a lease in case things are still online by May
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I think a facebook page is a great idea! Does anyone know if/when we would receive scholarship or financial aid information? Or if someone who already has a bachelors in another field would even qualify for aid? I'm super interested in attending the program, but it seems like a really drastic (and expensive because I'm out of state) decision to make on a weeks notice with very little info provided.